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Given where the statue is situated, it can be easy to miss. Your eyes are drawn to all the amazing pieces of artwork around so look out for a group of tourists touching thr feet of the statue! It is a nice enough piece but would be appreciated more in a different venue.

The statue of St.Peter is of religious value to Catholics.
Most people kiss the feet for blessings.
It was an interesting sight to see people kiss the feet for blessings..
A novel experience for a non catholic.

We just stood in wonder as the pilgrims passed by the statue of St Peter and touched his feet as they have dome for centuries. We had already seen the pictures of the Statue dressed in fine robes on 22nd February and one other time in the year.

.. it has become a tradiotion for visitors to kiss the extended toe of St. Peter for a blessing. A brinze scy=ulpture, it sits close to the entrance to St Peter's tomb just next to the Bernini sculped copula above ST Peter's ancient chapel & grave.

This sculpture was in the original church built by the Emperor Constantine and later demolished to make way for the current Basilica. Tradition has it that if you touch St. Peter's feet you will have good fortune. Worth a try....

So many great reviews about this already so I wont have alot to say.
This statue is in the St. Peter's Basilica which has no entrance fee but a long line. When you have a tour at the Vatican Museum or Sistine Chapel then you get to skip the line!
It is a bronze statue of Saint Peter holding the...
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The ancient statue of Saint Peter Enthroned sits by the north east pier of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, under a canopy. It is tradition to kiss his foot as a sign of humility so one toe is very shiny! The man personified is dignified yet familiar. It is an elegant statue, certainly worth some time to see it...
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A beautiful bronzed statue of St. Peter seated. His right foot is worn down from people touching it. When in Rome, do as the Romans. Definitely must go to the statue and touch the foot. It's permitted!

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